All materials aimed at recruiting participants into a research study (including the final copy of printed advertisements, scripts, audio or video tapes, or web sites) must be reviewed and approved by the IRB prior to use.

"You will receive a gift card to X for [amt.] for your participation."

"Participants will be compensated." The amount of payment may be included but should not be the most prominent element on the page. Compensation should not be excessive considering the nature of the project. Payment should be stated as a range of amounts or stated as "at least" or "up to" for payments dependent on the amount of participation.

NOT Acceptable:

never claim payment as a benefit.

Use of bold or enlarged print or other means to emphasize payment or the amount to be paid.

Recommended Elements

Purpose of the study.

What is expected of the participant.

The time commitment.

The location where the research will take place.

Contact information to call to sign up or link to study web site or survey.

Avoid phrases such as “help needed” or "subjects wanted."

The recommended wording is "You are invited" or "Participants invited."